I'm delighted this week to feature an interview with Isabelle Gardener of The Balcony Gardener, plus an opportunity to win a copy of her new book.

How did your company, The Balcony Gardener, come about?

Having a small urban outdoor area, I wanted to create some form of garden even though I had limited space and knowledge. I found most of the garden centres did not cater for this market, especially for balconies.

Living in London and having a very time-consuming job meant that I was exceedingly time poor, coupled with the fact I didn’t know very much about container gardening.

I looked for a company that would provide a capsule container garden to start off with, but couldn’t find this. Hence The Balcony Gardener was born three years ago.

Could you tell us about your new summer collection for The Balcony Gardener?

Our new summer collection takes its inspiration from modern innovative products that really make the most of your outdoor space, however small.

The products have taken inspiration from the interior trends of this season, bright colours and sleek modern lines, to create an outside room somewhere where you can sit, relax and grow your own little bit of green in city.

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The prize draw is open to individuals in the UK residents aged 18 or over. Any person or persons connected with Heart Home magazine or The Balcony Gardener, without limit, their families, agents, or anyone else involved in the administration of this offer are not eligible to enter. All entries must be received by 06:00 15 September 2012. By entering this competition you consent to share your email, name and postcode with Heart Home magazine and The Balcony Gardener, who may wish to send you mailings in the future. All valid entries will go into the draw. There will be one winner who will receive the prize. The prize must be accepted as offered (there are no cash alternatives) and they are non-transferable and non-refundable. The winner will be chosen from the list of correct answers, at random, on 15 September 2012 and the winner will be notified by email or post within 7 days. No correspondence will be entered into. Unclaimed prizes will be redrawn after 28 days of the original draw. Heart Home magazine reserves the right to replace the prize with a product of equal value, if necessary. The winner will be asked to confirm their postal address before the prize is awarded. Details of the winner may be posted on the Heart Home magazine website. By entering this competition, your details will added to the Heart Home magazine mailing list for which you can opt-out at any time. By entering this competition, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions above. Promoter: Heart Home magazine, 231a Kilburn Park Road, London NW6 5LG.

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Launched in September 2011, British Interior Design magazine Heart Home is a quarterly publication celebrating all that is unique and good about interior decor and lifestyle. Championing independent British Designers and inspiring readers to create their own great British Homes.

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